Looking uncomfortable and stretching more often (like they are attempting a downward dog)
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When To Take Your Dog To The Vet For Diarrhea
For what length of time will my dog be experiencing diarrhea?
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Diarrhea is something your dog will experience sooner or later. After all, there’s a multitude of triggers that can lead to a bout of liquid poop. And while it might feel scary, you shouldn’t be worried straight away.
Causes of Diarrhea in Dogs Include
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Before reaching for Pepto Bismol®, contact your veterinarian to avoid these potential risks. It’s best to let them decide if it’s the right choice for your dog and to also help you with dosing. Pepto Bismol® should also never be given to your cat, as they are even more sensitive to salicylates than dogs.
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If your dog is having diarrhea for multiple days, you need to take your dog to the vet. Diarrhea can be caused by a number of different problems, …
If your dog does not appear systemically ill from diarrhea, the cause may be less serious. Some of the minor causes of diarrhea include stomach or intestinal viruses, intestinal parasites, and dietary indiscretions (such as eating garbage or other offensive or irritating materials).
Fat Content. Fatty foods can cause some serious diarrhoea in dogs, and this is why you should avoid a fat content of 20%or higher in dogs with sensitive guts. Ideally, you will keep it to 15% or below, but this really does depend on your pup.
In fact, little diarrhea in the first 48 hours after returning home is actually very normal and is often simply due to the excitement that your dog feels about coming back to an environment and people that he loves. You may even notice a little mucus or blood in his bowel movements.
The dosage most commonly used is 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg) every 12 to 24 hours. A 20-pound dog should get about 5 to 10 mg (total dose) once to twice daily. This is an oral medication, which can be found at most pharmacies in the antacid section. Pepcid (Famotidine) does not require a prescription. It is often used for 3 to 5.
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